Saving the Salmon – 38 sea lions killed near Bonneville Dam this year

[agentaqua]

http://fisherynation.com/archives/46001

 

[ericl]

Good start - 38 is about 1% of the number they need to kill.

 

[finaddict]

and about .001% of what needs to be done in SOG and WCVI

 

[agentaqua]

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/274926.pdf

http://www.vancouversun.com/technol...ocks+strait+georgia+study/11673383/story.html
http://www.livescience.com/6583-seals-whiskers-track-fish-hundreds-feet.html
http://www.zmescience.com/science/biology/how-seals-use-whiskers-0423432/
http://jeb.biologists.org/content/213/13/i.1.full?sid=41f0f597-8e92-40eb-aa68-72139a9ce663
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v394/n6690/full/394235a0.html
http://www.smith-root.com/news/c/co...otential-to-deter-seal-predation-on-salmon-i/
http://www.vanaqua.org/files/9413/9...ic_Gradient_to_Deter_Seal_Predation_NAJFM.pdf
http://www.nwd-wc.usace.army.mil/tm...k Group Pinnipeds/Results Puntledge Study.pdf
http://www.nwd-wc.usace.army.mil/tm...Elec Seal Deterrent Report Feb13-09 final.pdf
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/hunter-tootoo-sealskin-tie-1.3486900
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sealskin-fashion-sexy-nunavut-1.3486990

 

[finaddict]

AA, you are like a research library available at a moments notice. great collection of links there . thanks

I have seen that PSF research video before, and it is very interesting information. The links about seal whiskers is new to me and really quite amazing. I don't know how you find the time to dig up all this stuff but I really appreciate it.

My original post was supposed to be a little tongue-in-cheek. Well ..... sort of.....maybe..... But when I see one of those water rats following my boat and grabbing a fish....... it becomes a little difficult not to wish for a .270 .

 

[bigdogeh]

was up in nootka, and esperanza for one last trip last fall late sept... I was shocked at the amount of seals and sea lions that had moved in in the nootka area. they were literally everywhere. alot at the mouth of esperanza also. seemed like they were stacked up waiting to home in on the coho that were starting to come in... they were doing a good job of outfishing us at that time... seemed like about ten times the amount that were around compared to july, august.

 

[agentaqua]

Thanks for your very kind post finaddict! Cheers and tight lines!

 

[agentaqua]

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/SeaLion/

 

[agentaqua]

Early action key to reducing sea lion impacts on salmon, new study finds
http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/stories/2016/21_12.html

 

[vic-tory]

Unfortunately this has to be done, they are learning so quickly it seems. Was in the Gwaii this year and 1/4 fish were stolen by them. Waste of time it seemed to even be up there almost. From what others were saying it was the same all year. Maybe DFO will follow suit, unlikely though.

 

[agentaqua]

is consumption of lead a "natural" cause?? Me thinks so...

 

[Sangstercraft]

is consumption of lead a "natural" cause?? Me thinks so...

This is silent, and available at many stores, including some Canadian Tires.
http://www.cci-ammunition.com/products/detail.aspx?use=2&loadNo=0970

 

[agentaqua]

Study says predators may play major role in chinook salmon declines
https://eopugetsound.org/magazine/is/predators-chinook

 

[ziggy]

Well if they ever decide to have a cull (never happen in Canada) we'll get to see some B grade celebrities!